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May 2019
New Study Compares and Contrasts Cleantech Incubators and Accelerators
In an effort to help stakeholders keep up, NREL has recently published a first-of-its kind comparison of some of the nation's most notable cleantech incubators and accelerators.
April 2019
NREL Partnership Successes Help Transform National Energy Landscape
NREL, which already has some 850 active partnership agreements with more than 500 partners in industry, government, and academia, is helping change the clean energy landscape along with its partners.
Early-Stage Companies and Investors Agree: IGF is the Place to Be in Cleantech Startup Ecosystem
NREL's Industry Growth Forum helps move technology to market through increased funding opportunities, mentorship, networking, and investor-entrepreneur interaction.
March 2019
Patent Protection Awarded to NREL's EcoSnap-AC Technology
The patented device eliminates leaking air that comes with a window-mounted unit, reduces noise, and operates with more efficiency.
News Release: NREL's Economic Impact Tops $1 Billion
The new study estimates NREL's impact on Colorado's economy at nearly $748 million.
February 2019
News Release: NREL Industry Growth Forum Announces 2019 Presenting Start-Ups
The 30 companies were selected after a competitive application and review process from more than 150 applicants.
December 2018
NREL Powers Up GameChanger, Announces First Cohort of Start-Ups
The Shell GameChanger™ Accelerator Powered by NREL (GCxN) has announced its first round of start-up innovators – four companies focused on developing long-term energy storage and advancing the grid of the future.
October 2018
News Release: NREL, Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) Announce New Participants
As part of an ongoing partnership designed to accelerate transfer of energy efficient technologies' to market, the Wells Fargo Foundation and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory added five new clean-tech startups to the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) program.
September 2018
NREL and Shell Launch Accelerator Program for Emerging Technologies
The Shell GameChanger Accelerator Powered by NREL will leverage an established national laboratory-industry collaborative model to help startups de-risk and accelerate emerging clean energy technologies on their path to market.
August 2018
Industry Leaders Tackle Urban Design and Mobility Challenges at NREL’s Second Partner Forum
NREL transforms energy through partnerships. That's why the laboratory recently opened its doors for a two-day forum, designed to strengthen existing partnerships and create new ones.
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Last Updated May 5, 2025